Legend of the Tea Master (Chapter 1 - The Festival)

Originally posted on MSPA by BestTeaMaker.

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Korin>Respond

Well, part of you mind is not stunned. That part quickly surmises that this large, loud man must be Sang's father. He stares at you expectantly. You decide to think up of some responses to his loud question.

> Stand up and introduce yourself as the tea maker who passionately loves his daughter.

ARE YOU CRAZY?



As much as you love Sang, you still are young and full of life, a life that you don't want to succumb to that large hammer the man is carrying.

> Overreact.

No. You will not overreact, no matter what happens. You are a grown man, there is no need to subvert to your baser instincts. You can respond rationally.

Or you can cover your head and quickly beg for forgiveness as you are sorry for being in the presence of this wonderfully bearded man and please don't bean me in the head or eat gravel pie please don't hurt me.

Man
<div style="margin-left:40px">BOY, IS THAT TEA THAT I SMELL ON YOU?</div>

You look up. You nod your head with the speed of a woodpecker-mouse.

Man
<div style="margin-left:40px">THEN YOU MUST BE - ahem - You must be that tea maker my daughter was talking about.</div>

This, this man now does not look so threatening. You nod your head again, this time at a normal pace.

Sang
<div style="margin-left:40px">Father! Is everything okay?</div>

You turn to see Sang running to you. She looks up at the large man as he begins to guffaw.

Man
<div style="margin-left:40px">Haw, don't worry, Sang. We're okay. Sorry about that, boy. Sometimes, an intimidating voice is best for driving away the rabble. The name's Peng, the owner and proprietor of Peng's Sweets.</div>

You quietly introduce yourself as the owner and proprietor of the Jazmin Lizerd (You really need change the name of your shop).

Peng
<div style="margin-left:40px">So my daughter here tells me you'll mutually help me out, eh? Scratch my back, scratch yours? Your tea must be pretty darn tasty. You can say my daughter has quite the discerning tongue.</div>

Sang hands you back you bag as she steps up to her father.

Sang
<div style="margin-left:40px">Father, is everything alright? What were those men doing here?</div>

Peng
<div style="margin-left:40px">Don't worry yourself. They just wanted some protection money, but I gave them the door! I don't think they'll be back for a while. Come now! We need to get ready for the festival tonight!</div>

Sang looks expectantly at her father, then resigns and walks inside the shop. You begin to enter when Peng stops you.

Peng
<div style="margin-left:40px">I can tell you care about my daughter, so that's why I'm telling you this. Those brats, the Ling brothers they call themselves, seem to be the sons of the leader of the local gang. I didn't want Sang to worry, but she might figure it out sooner or later. She has a firm head upon those shoulders.</div>

Peng looks deeply at you. You realize that he's being really serious.

Peng
<div style="margin-left:40px">As a father, I want you to protect Sang. I just met you, but I can tell you're a character with real honor.</div>

You nod your head and promise you'll protect Sang. At this, Peng loudly slaps you on the shoulder, causing you to wince.

Peng
<div style="margin-left:40px">Haw, I knew you were trustworthy.</div>

Sang pops out the door and smiles.

Sang
<div style="margin-left:40px">Are you boys coming in? Korin, I'm happy to introduce you to our store, Peng's Sweets!</div>

You enter and see a quaint little shop. All around you the scent of sweet red bean and baking custards fill your nose, causing the corners of you mouth to slowly rise. You see a small table in the corner, a place where patrons can come and sample the latest batch of mochi and tea cakes. Behind the counter you see a working station with two pots, one with red bean and the other green, both bubbling and steaming away. In the other corner you see an odd container with a mound of freshly pressed mochi sits.

Korin>_

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Again, sorry about not updating much this week. I recently got Deus Ex from the summer sale, and just got the chance to try it out. Man, it's an awesome game, but it's such a long game. I did finally reach Hong Kong though, with its horrible voiceovers and stuff.

So I recently became a mod of an Avatar-based forum called Avatar Story. There I will also be posting updates as well, but that forum will be dedicated more to comments than inserting commands. Make sure to join the forum to talk about fun Avatar stuff.

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